Fournier, Greg, Johann Peter Gogarten, Aaron D. Goldman, Anton S. Petrov, Lynn Rothschild, Daniel Segrè, Eric Smith, and Loren Williams. “Understanding the Early Major Transitions in Evolutionary History Part 2: Ancient Evolution of Biological Systems and the Biosphere.” Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society 53, no. 4 (2021): 253.
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We describe examples of current research areas and future directions within the field of early evolution that center on complex molecular systems and the biosphere and conclude that early evolution research must continue to play an indispensable role in origin of life research and a more prominent role in the design of life detection strategies.